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Wounds are a part of life and happen to all of us, should you cover your wound or let it breathe? Whether from a minor scrape while playing in the backyard or a more severe injury requiring medical attention, when it comes to wound care, a longstanding debate revolves around whether it’s better to cover …
If you find yourself with an open wound, you may be wondering whether you should leave it uncovered or cover it with a bandage or some gauze. It can be very stressful to know how to treat a wound, as doing the wrong thing can prolong the problem and slow down the healing process! You’ve …
If you ever use a band-aid, often called a plaster or bandage, you may have noticed that it has small holes or perforations on the non-adhesive side of the band-aid. This can seem counterintuitive, that it might let some air in, and this is partly the point. Is this part of the design or a …
Blisters are caused when the body fills the area under the skin with a fluid. This fluid is either blood, or more commonly a clear fluid called serum. Serum is a mixture of water and white blood cells that the body uses to repair damaged tissue. Types of Blisters Causes The most common form is …
Every week we highlight one of our products in an effort to educate our customers on not only what E-First Aid Supplies has to offer but also how to be prepared for different, unique situations. This week’s Product of the Week is the coach’s medium plastic first aid kit. With fall sports starting for athletes …
